bsmphilly.com Topics: william greenleehttp://www.bsmphilly.com/topics/william-greenlee/?utm_medium=RSSbsmphilly.com Topics: william greenleeen-usWed, 05 Dec 2012 12:15:00 +0000Cleaning up their actshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/dec/5/6415-None.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>As part of City Councilman Bobby Henon&rsquo;s (D-6th dist.) &ldquo;Bad Neighbor Initiative,&rdquo; four landlords whose properties are seen as detracting from the quality of life in their respective neighborhoods testified at a hearing last week.</p> <p>Henon last month announced the creation of a &ldquo;Problem Properties Advisory Council&rdquo; (PPAC) in the ...Sam NewhouseWed, 05 Dec 2012 12:15:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/dec/5/6415-None.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSWhat&#039;s up with the budget? Council gets an earful in Kensingtonhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/may/9/5163-what-s-up-with-the-budget-council-gets-and-earful-in-kensington.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>It&rsquo;s budget season for the Philadelphia City Council, and to obtain public input on the budget for the upcoming year, members of council have been holding meetings throughout the city intended to let local residents have a say.</p> <p>On Tuesday, May 1, members of city council held the third neighborhood ...Hayden MitmanWed, 09 May 2012 12:40:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2012/may/9/5163-what-s-up-with-the-budget-council-gets-and-earful-in-kensington.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSLetters to the editor October 6, 2011 editionhttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/oct/5/3842-letters-to-the-editor-october-6-2011-edition.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><strong>Phillies strike out on playoffs for all to see</strong></p> <p>Well, it&rsquo;s time for post-season baseball again. But a lot of Phillies fans are denied the nail-biting and heart palpitations this year.&nbsp;</p> <p>At a time of deep recession, and with seniors and families stretching their dollars, many have had to turn ...Our readersWed, 05 Oct 2011 12:17:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/oct/5/3842-letters-to-the-editor-october-6-2011-edition.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSRedistricting could mean shake up for river wardshttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/aug/24/3608-redistricting-could-mean-shake-up-for-river-wards.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p>For many Philadelphians, come 2015, their local councilperson in City Hall could change.</p><p>Every 10 years, the different districts breaking the city into chunks managed by City Council members are redrawn to reflect changes in population. </p><p>Using the 2010 U.S. Census data, council will soon redraw boundaries to make sure all ...Hayden MitmanWed, 24 Aug 2011 13:20:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/aug/24/3608-redistricting-could-mean-shake-up-for-river-wards.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSSCity Council could OK Grasso venuehttp://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/jun/15/3239-city-council-could-ok-grasso-venue-tomorrow.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS<p><!--StartFragment--></p> <p>Although his project was voted down at a special community meeting last August, developer David Grasso might yet see his vision of a 34,000-square-foot music venue on the shores of the Delaware River ultimately realized.</p> <p>Last week, a City Council committee OK&rsquo;d a bill that would alter zoning<strong> </strong>and ...Hayden MitmanWed, 15 Jun 2011 13:48:00 +0000http://www.bsmphilly.com/2011/jun/15/3239-city-council-could-ok-grasso-venue-tomorrow.html/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS